There are traffic delays building in Croydon following a rush-hour crash involving two cars in Addiscombe.

Emergency services were called to Elgin Road, at its junction with Addiscombe Road, at around 7.40am on Thursday (August 9) to reports of a road traffic collision (RTC).

A photo from the scene shows one of the vehicles involved in the crash across the middle of the road, blocking the junction with Addiscombe Road.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police Service and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service (LAS) rushed to the scene and are still dealing with the incident.

The Met has told the Advertiser that two cars have crashed, and added it doesn’t look like anyone has been seriously injured at this stage.

There are two police cars and three ambulance vehicles at the scene, one witness has told the Advertiser.

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09:12

Woman treated for 'minor injuries'

Metropolitan Police Service has said one woman was treated for minor injuries following the crash.

A spokeswoman for the force said: “We were called at 7.24am to reports of a road traffic collision in Elgin Road, Croydon.

“Two cars were in collision. One woman was treated for minor injuries.

“No arrests have been made.”

The spokeswoman added that it is not clear at this stage if the woman has been taken to hospital or not.

08:55

Crash caused by 'driver frustration'

Speaking to the Advertiser in light of this mornings crash, Miriam De Souza, of Elgin Road, believes the crash was caused by ‘driver frustration’.

She said: “It’s very disheartening to deal with this number of accidents on our road. They seem to be caused by driver frustration as there is a lot of traffic and people are taking risks they wouldn’t normally take at junctions.

“To my mind it’s linked to the increased volume of traffic.”

08:50

Residents fear for safety

Elgin Road residents have been left fearing for their safety following the two major traffic collisions, which they believe happened after a change in the traffic system in the area.

On June 17 and July 20 of this year, there were crashes involving several cars on Elgin Road, and a member of HOME, the local residents’ association, is asking whether someone will have to die before the council takes notice.

Miriam De Souza, of Elgin Road, drafted a letter on behalf of HOME to Croydon council in the aftermath of the two collisions, arguing that something had to be done to increase road safety.

The June 17 crash blocked the road for several hours while debris was cleared (Image: Martyn Broadhead)

On January 10, the council implemented a ‘no entry’ rule on both Addiscombe Court Road and Canning Road, something Ms De Souza firmly believes has increased traffic on Elgin Road.

“Even before the changes were implemented in January 2018, Elgin Road was the busiest of the residential roads connecting Addiscombe Road and Lower Addiscombe Roads,” said Miriam.

“The negative impacts have been felt by all of HOME’s roads and residents have been campaigning for change.”

'Pressure to reopen road' , says resident

Miriam De Souza, who lives on Elgin Road, has spoken to the Advertiser following the crash.

She said: “There are two police cars and three ambulances on the scene.

“The road is sealed at this junction for now but there is pressure to reopen, likely to be as a result of the problems it is causing at the Chepstow Road junction given that so much traffic wants to turn north down Elgin Road.”

08:33

Image shows extent of crash

A photo taken from the scene shows one of the vehicles involved in the crash across the middle of Elgin Road, blocking the junction with Addiscombe Road.

At least five police officers can be seen in the image, while an ambulance vehicle is also in the background.